Kris has had 2 different types of PEGs. The first was the long pendulous type. This was removed by a hard yank. No problems
The PEG was reinserted 3 months later when he had his recurrence. This one was a Mickey button. This was In place for 3 years and 3 months. 2 weeks ago Kris decided it was time he had it removed permanently. I just simply deflated the balloon and took it out. Much as I did when I changed it for a new one every 4 months. Just that this time, I did not insert another one. We did consult with a surgeon prior to this and he told us that it would just close itself, and it has. He did say that if it continued to leak that he would need a surgical closure. Kris won't be needing this. I must say neither of us are sorry to see it go.
Good luck with yours,
Tammy

Caregiver/advocate to Husband Kris age 59@ diagnosis
DX Dec '10 SCC BOT T4aN2bM0 HPV+ve.Cisplatin x3 35 IMRT.
PET 6/11 clear.
R) level 2-4 neck dissection 8/1/11 to remove residual node - necrotic with NED
Feb '12 Ca back.. 3/8/12 total glossectomy/laryngectomy/bilat neck dissection/partial pharyngectomy etc. clear margins. All nodes negative for disease. PEG in.
March 2017 - 5 years disease free. Woohoo!